Corporal John McClure comes home to a hero’s welcome
Friday, December 21, 2007
Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz (7 photos)
Army Corporal John McClure, a 2002 Bromfield graduate, returned home to Harvard on Sunday after two consecutive tours in Iraq as a medic.
Adults and children alike wave flags of appreciation for Corporal McClure as he was escorted into town.
Looking more than a little surprised, Corporal McClure is greeted by Tom (left) and Ramae Phillipou (second from right) as friend Serena Ryan (center) looks on after she retrieved him from the airport.
Cub scout Aaron Hawksley recites the Pledge of Allegiance.
Corporal McClure, Veterans Services Administrator Dennis Lyddy, and many well wishers say the Pledge of Allegiance in a packed Town Hall meeting room.
Kristen O’Brien and her children Shea and Braeden hold signs at the homecoming celebration.
Selectman Bob Eubank presents Corporal McClure with a commendation.
Corporal McClure shakes hands with State Representative Jamie Eldridge.